Analysis of open source information carried out by the investigative website Bellingcat suggests drones that had been repurposed as flying bombs were indeed used in an attack on the president of Venezuela at the weekend. The Venezuelan government claimed three days ago that an attempt had been made to assassination president Maduro using two drones loaded with […]
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DJI is planning not one but two successors to the Mavic Pro
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The drone known as the DJI Mavic Pro has aged well since 2016 — but guess what: There are two successors on the horizon.
Argos UK, a British catalog retailer, recently published a listing revealing two unreleased DJI Mavic Pro successors: the Mavic 2 Zoom and Mavic 2 Pro. Twitter user @Chromonian found the advertisement and shared it.
Of all places to confirm the Mavic 2 its Argos UK – 2 additions being released Mavic 2 Zoom and Mavic 2 Pro (1” CMOS sensor) – both 31 mins of flight time, 8km range and 1080P live video transmission @OsitaLV @DroneDJ #mavic2 #djimavic2 #dji #mavic #news #dronedj #ositaLV #drone pic.twitter.com/uDY4luqP6n
— Brett Thake (@Chromonian) July 28, 2018 Read more…
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View More DJI is planning not one but two successors to the Mavic ProThis is the leaked DJI Mavic 2 drone
Here is the DJI Mavic 2 before you’re supposed to see it. Just like the original, it’s a small, foldable drone with amazing capabilities. This time around, there will two different version, the Zoom and the Pro, though both will reportedly have the ability to fly at 45mph with a range of five miles. DJI […]
View More This is the leaked DJI Mavic 2 dronePSA: Drone flight restrictions are in force in the UK from today
Consumers using drones in the UK have new safety restrictions they must obey from today, with a change to the law prohibiting drones from being flown above 400ft or within 1km of an airport boundary. Anyone caught flouting the new restrictions could be charged with recklessly or negligently acting in a manner likely to endanger an […]
View More PSA: Drone flight restrictions are in force in the UK from todayAge restrictions proposed for drone use in UK
The UK is currently mulling a lot of new regulations around drones, aimed at clamping down on consumer use ahead of a seemingly inevitable explosion. Among a deluge of proposal is age restriction, banning use of drones weighing more than 0.55 pounds by anyone under the age of 18. That proposed age limit would be […]
View More Age restrictions proposed for drone use in UKDrone development should focus on social good first, says UK report
A UK government backed drone innovation project that’s exploring how unmanned aerial vehicles could benefit cities — including for use-cases such as medical delivery, traffic incident response, fire response and construction and regeneration — has reported early learnings from the first phase of the project. Five city regions are being used as drone test-beds as […]
View More Drone development should focus on social good first, says UK reportA hacker tried selling stolen military drone documents for $200
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Researchers at the cybersecurity firm Recorded Future recently released a report about one of its more interesting findings.
While scouring the hacker forums on the dark web, the firm’s analysts discovered someone selling MQ-9 Reaper drone documents — maintenance books, training guides, and a list of airmen assigned to the military drone. The hacker was looking for $150-200 for the documentation.
That may seem a strangely low asking price, and according to Andrei Barysevich, a Recorded Future analyst, it is. The hacker was advertising the documents as classified information, but while they are only made available to military and its contractors, they aren’t classified. Still, according to Barysevich in a statement to Buzzfeed News, “We felt like he has no true understanding of the value of this information, he had no idea how to sell it, he was just trying to get rid of it.” Read more…
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View More A hacker tried selling stolen military drone documents for $200U.S. court upholds FAA drone regulations
The FAA just scored a legal win in its on-going back and forth with drone hobbyists. The U.S. Court of Appeals opted to uphold a ruling granting the administration’s authority over consumer UAVs, a move that is expected to lead the way for additional restrictions on flight. The ruling is based, in part, on a […]
View More U.S. court upholds FAA drone regulationsThis racing drone can hit speeds of 8 mph, jump 2 feet in the air, and is on sale
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Summer is right around the corner, which also means it’s prime drone-flying season (in case you didn’t know). Totally acceptable “toys” for adults to own, drones are great for playing pilot, taking incredible photos, and, in some cases, racing with your friends and family.
Parrot is known for making excellent drones with quality cameras, and for the next few days, you can get one for more than 70% off. Yes, you read that correctly.
Its Jumping Race Mini Drone may not zip through the air like other models on the market, but consider it a modern-day race car (that’s totally acceptable for adults to play with). Small, but mighty, it can reach up to 8 mph — indoors and out. Then, just tap a button and watch it fly 2.4 feet in the air. Read more…
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View More This racing drone can hit speeds of 8 mph, jump 2 feet in the air, and is on saleUK puts legal limits on drone flight heights and airport no-fly zones
The UK has announced new stop-gap laws for drone operators restricting how high they can fly their craft — 400ft — and prohibiting the devices from being flown within 1km of an airport boundary. The measures will come into effect on July 30. The government says the new rules are intended to enhance safety, including the safety […]
View More UK puts legal limits on drone flight heights and airport no-fly zonesOne of the best camera drones you can get is on sale on Amazon today
We recently named the Parrot Bebop 2 as one of the best consumer drones and it’s currently on sale for $300 off.
Raymond Wong called it a perfect device for beginners:
According to the product page, it’s compact and lightweight. Wong even says that …
View More One of the best camera drones you can get is on sale on Amazon todayTake to the skies with a 1080p camera drone
Drone flying is all the rage these days, so jump on the hype train with this 1080p camera drone on Amazon today.
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This drone already comes equipped with a detachable 1080p action camera…